After nearly one month on IR, New Jersey Devils' captain Nico Hischier will make his long-awaited return tonight against the Dallas Stars.

Hischier (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Dallas on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Hischier will return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit after missing the last six games.

Nico Daws made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Nico Hischier had three assists for the New Jersey Devils in a 5-0 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday. Justus Annunen made 31 saves for the Predators (20-29-7),

The Dallas Stars’ Mikael Granlund and the New Jersey Devils’ Nico Hischier are two of the top players to watch when these squads meet on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Nico Hischier for fantasy hockey. New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) has been activated

In their second game back after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Nashville Predators play the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday. The Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday behind Jonathan Marchessault's go-ahead goal in the third period.

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New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will make his return to the lineup Saturday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the past six games due to an oblique injury, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Saturday per team reporter Amanda Stein.

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an added, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Daws made 29 saves to record his first NHL shutout as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Nashville Predators 5-0 on Sunday night.

New Jersey returns to action following the 4 Nations Face-Off by hosting the Dallas Stars. Puck drops is 6 p.m. ET. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below for your g